Systems Test Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Test Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Systems Test Engineer (Level 3) to join our team in Plymouth, MN . In this role, you will help ensure our advanced weapons and ammunition systems perform as designed in some of the most demanding environments.   About the Role In this position, you will: • Translate customer and contractual requirements into system-level test strategies and solutions that balance technical performance, schedule, and cost. • Develop and lead the execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complex systems. • Coordinate and oversee integrated testing activities, ensuring test coverage is complete and risks are understood and mitigated. • Perform technical analysis at the system level and prepare clear, comprehensive test and evaluation reports. • Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure the completeness and effectiveness of the overall test program. You will typically serve as a lead test engineer responsible for: • Creating Detailed Test Plans (DTPs), Test Procedures, and Engineering Test Reports (ETRs) in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. • Applying relevant military specifications and standards to verify and validate system requirements. • Planning, organizing, communicating, and executing test activities as part of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring adherence to test engineering practices, company work instructions, and processes. • Acting as a key interface with external customers, end users, and business partners as needed. You will also: • Generate required test documentation packages (including checklists) and plan/lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) prior to test events. • Coordinate closely with program managers, chief engineers, design and quality engineers, DCMA, and external customers. • Develop Master Test Plans (MTPs) and Hardware Utilization Matrices (HUMs). • Potentially perform as a Control Account Manager (CAM), helping to manage cost, schedule, and scope for engineering and design verification test activities. • Support proposal and bidding efforts for new programs and projects by contributing test strategies, estimates, and content.   Note: This position may be filled at the Systems Test Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Systems Test Engineer (Level 3) level depending on the candidate’s education and years of relevant experience.   Basic Qualifications for Systems Test Engineer (Level 2) • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering • 2+ years of experience in an engineering organization (Systems Test Engineering preferred); OR Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines in lieu of 2 years of experience   Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Test Engineer (Level 3) • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical,